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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.56, 24,786.47 and 11,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.56, 24,786.47 and 11,062.63 is: 15,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.56 : 24,786.47 = 11,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.56/24,786.47 = 11,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.56x = 24,786.47 × 11,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.56x = 274,203,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,203,429.34/17,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.28

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